Author William McCarthy joins us to chat about the dynamics between idealistic Disneyland fans and the business interests of the Company. He wrote “Contested Kingdom: Fan Attachment and Corporate Control at Disneyland.”

We also talk with Paul Schnebelen about the Disneyana Fan Club and an upcoming event where we’ll be signing books. https://disneyanafanclub.weebly.com/

We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.

The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts. For more information and to order books, visit our official website: http://www.TheSweepSpot.com

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In this throwback Thursday episode we listen back to April 1, 2017, Episode 205 when we had Ray Sidejas who was the second manager to ever run Disneyland Custodial.

We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.

The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts. For more information and to order books, visit our official website: http://www.TheSweepSpot.com

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We catch up on the latest at the Disneyland Resort, including new “Hoppers” experiences, live entertainment with Bluey, a new Disneyland Present, and much more! Once per month, including this time, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat.

We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.

The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now weekly, with a Main Topic Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts.

For more information and to order books, visit our official website:

http://www.TheSweepSpot.com

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In this The Sweep Spot Classic Episode we listen back to a show that was released Jan. 15, 2012. This was episode 39 when my Co Host was Laura and we welcomed former cast member and author David Smith to talk about the Keel Boats and the Canoes at Disneyland.

We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.

The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now weekly, with a Main Topic Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts.

For more information and to order books, visit our official website:

http://www.TheSweepSpot.com

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Michele Sanchez joins us to chat about her two stints as a Disneyland cast member, first working in Stores all over the park, and later working in Cast Costuming, Her first role as a cast member began in 1998.

We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.

The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts. For more information and to order books, visit our official website: http://www.TheSweepSpot.com

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In this The Sweep Spot Classic Episode we look back at Episode 171 that was released originally December 5, 2015. We welcomed Voice actor Pete Reneday to talk about his Disneyland projects. Enjoy!

We have authored two books: Cleaning The Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless and Cleaning The Kingdom: Night, Day, Past and Present.

The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts. For more information and to order books, visit our official website: http://www.TheSweepSpot.com

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Sweep Spot is a podcast focusing on the Disneyland Resort, now weekly, with a Main Topic Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts.

For more information and to order books, visit our official website:

http://www.TheSweepSpot.com

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In this The Sweep Spot classic episode #66 which was originally published Sept. 15, 2012 we talked to Disney Legend, Imagineer and Designer Bob Gurr. This is Part 2 of our discussion.

The Sweep Spot is an unofficial Disneyland podcast, with weekly episodes: a Topical Episode every two weeks, alternating with a Current Events Episode the other weeks. Once per month, our Patreon participants join us in our live-as-we-record chat. Lynn Barron and Ken Pellman, former Disneyland Day Custodial Foremen, are your hosts. For more information and to order books, visit our official website: http://www.TheSweepSpot.com

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